Prayer Bulletin ^{April 2005}

"Therefore I will look unto the Lord;
I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me."

Micah 7:7 (KJV)

1. ASST TO THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Rev Ra and his family leaves today for Australia. Pray for a safe trip and for God's grace as they adjust to life in another country.
   
   
2. REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Pray for safety as Rev Tan makes an overseas trip this month, and for wisdom as he prepares for the International Conference this May.
   
   
3. EDUCATION CONSULTANT: Miss Jan will be in Korea, Vanuatu and Tonga for different training courses this month. Continue to pray for good health and safety. Pray for each of the students, to have an enjoyable and meaningful experience during these trainings.
   
   
4. AP PROJECT: Pray for Bro Paul to be enabled to complete the CD ROM project in time for the International Conference. Pray that he will have time to finish on schedule.
   
   
5. MYANMAR: Pray for a summer children's camp starting today, ending on the 10th. Pray for the salvation of the children and spiritual growth of those who will receive the Lord Jesus in this camp. Also pray for the realization of constructing a center for CEF.
   
   
6. HONG KONG: The first VBS Seminar will be held on the 24th. Pray for the preparations, participants of God's choice to come, and for needed teaching materials. Also pray for good health for the workers.
   
   
7. CEFRO (CH): Praise the Lord for the life of a worker celebrating his birthday today. Pray that he will continually bless the Lord, and that he and his co-workers will always be kept safe as they minister to teachers and children daily.
   
   
8. FIJI: Praise the Lord that new local donors are beginning to support the ministry. Pray that God will bless the support-raising efforts of CEF Fiji, and for the monthly budget to be pledged soon.
   
   
9. THAILAND: Mrs Chowwannapong is conducting a teacher training at Mahaporn Trimonton Church today. Pray the Lord will use her to challenge the teachers to reach out to more children. Pray, too, for funds to translate and print the "Do You Wonder Why?" booklet.
   
   
10. CEFRO (CH): Ask God to work in the lives of workers nationwide that they will always give their lives to the salvation of children, never losing their vision, burden or sense of mission.
    
    
11. Pray for the Father to give every worker the determination of Esther in Scripture, who when faced with the need to risk her life to save her people, said: "If I perish, I perish" and that they will grab every opportunity to reach the children, regardless of the cost.
    
    
12. AUSTRALIA: It's Sis Alice Schroeder's birthday. Praise the Lord for her life and pray that she will experience the fellowship of God in new ways this year.
    
    
13. CEFRO (IC): Praise the Lord for on-going children and training ministries. Pray for protection of the workers in the midst of growing opposition waged by the enemy.
    
    
14. MALAYSIA: Pray for safety of Sis Siew Ean and staff as they work in the office and travel all over the country. Also pray for unity, good fellowship and spiritual maturity among workers.
    
    
15. NEW ZEALAND: Praise God for ministries and trainings conducted in Canterbury and Northland over the last few months. Pray that God will call more active committee members to these two areas so that the work will expand.
    
    
16. SINGAPORE: Ask God's favor so that parents will allow their children to come to Sis Samantha's monthly neighborhood outreach and go with her to church. Pray for the children to be receptive to the Gospel, for spiritual interest and growth of those who are saved. Pray for committed workers to run the club more frequently instead of monthly.
    
    
17. VANUATU: Pray for a training that Miss Jan is conducting today until the 23rd. Pray for her health and for the students to be sustained spiritually, emotionally and physically as they train.
    
    
18. CAMBODIA: Pray for on-going ministries of camps, 3-Day Clubs and teacher trainings. Continue to pray for the Lee family and for 30 staff conducting different ministries.
    
    
19. AUSTRALIA: Pray for God's direction for the ministry, for needed state directors and for the salvation of the children in the country.
    
    
20. MACAU: Pray for the staff carrying on the ministry: for Ruth as she leads the work, Myra as she develops the Resource Center, and for Daisy as she balances time between family and ministry. Pray for provision of their support.
    
    
21. Pray for more children to be saved; more local churches to have the burden for children; more teachers to be trained; and more National board members and national workers to join CEF.
    
    
22. PRAYER & PUBLICITY: Pray for the finalization of the booth display for the International Conference.
    
    
23. MONGOLIA: Pray for the children's salvation as Mongolia workers seek to bring to them the Message of Salvation.
    
    
24. PHILIPPINES: Pray for needed workers at the National Office and in the local areas. Also for 5-Day Clubs® being conducted during this summer (April & May). Pray for the salvation of many children.
    
    
25. TONGA: Pray for children's workers attending TCE 1 and 2 which starts today. It will end on the 30th. Pray for enabling for the students, especially for Instructors who are being supervised.
    
    
26. JAPAN: Pray for Mr and Mrs Fred Tanaka's deputation in the US and Canada by end of April. Pray for their preparations, safety in travels, good health, and blessings. Also pray for a TCE Level 1 at the headquarters on May 2 to 7. Ask the Lord for students of His choice to attend as well as for the Instructor of Teachers' preparation.
    
    
27. TAIWAN: Praise the Lord for 40 Junior Summer Missionaries trained last year through the Christian Youth In Action® (CYIATM) Missionary Training School. Pray these young people will make it their lifestyle to reach others with the Gospel.
    
    
28. SOLOMON ISLANDS: Pray that the Lord will lead CEF Solomon Islands to the right people to join the national board. Pray for God's grace upon the workers and provision for their financial needs.
    
    
29. MICRONESIA: Pray that the Lord will call His chosen person to head the work here soon. Many children need to hear the Good News.
    
    
30. PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Ask the Lord to bless on-going efforts to reach out to the children in this country. Pray that many children will come to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus.